Overall score
Aldinga
43.8/100
Willunga
58.9/100
Aldinga vs Willunga, SA Suburb Comparison
Willunga for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AldingaWillunga
Crime rate
Aldinga
106.8 / 1k
Willunga
15.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aldinga
75
Willunga
60
Population
Aldinga
764
Willunga
2,445
Metric leadAldinga 5Willunga 61 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Aldinga | Willunga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.8/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.6/100 | 65.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 106.8 / 1k | 15.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 14 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 52.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 75 | 60 |
| Planning activity | 24 | 55 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 7.6% |
| Population | 764 | 2,445 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Aldinga reads as a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by; Willunga is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Willunga sits among greener hillside streets, while Aldinga keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Aldinga pulls ahead on schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Willunga is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and tree cover and green space. Aldinga generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Willunga leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Aldinga if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Willunga for retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.